Finally! A residency licensure program designed BY teachers FOR teachers. The Department of K-12 Education at Stanly Community College offers a personal, professional and streamlined pathway to obtain a North Carolina initial teaching license in elementary education. National board-certified teachers and former principals with decades of experience in the classroom guide you through 18 hrs of coursework, the edTPA and required licensure exams. While the coursework is fully online, residency licensure teachers enjoy personal edTPA guidance and bi-monthly support sessions. You will celebrate victories with your group, work through challenges and encourage others to continue growing as professional educators. 

Designed to complement what teachers are already doing in their classrooms, you have three years to complete all licensure requirements but can choose a faster pace. Stanly Community College is passionate about its mission to see teachers achieve licensure- every step of the way. You can apply for the residency licensure program in fall or spring.